The people I’ve written about here have all taken bold steps to develop institutions that are vitalizing our communities and our state. I consider their accomplishments to be big things.
We all do big things in our lives. Holding down a demanding job for 10 or 15 or 20 years takes a great deal of hard work, stamina, and patience. Serving in the military in a war zone is a big accomplishment. Staying married and raising a family is a big accomplishment, always full of challenges. Finishing a college degree is tough work. Many people find a job that becomes a big accomplishment – being able to listen to clients and customers in order to give them what need, learning how to be a team player, turning your job into something that makes a contribution and is satisfying to you – is not easy. I think that’s the biggest accomplishment that many “regular” people do in their lives.
Even seeing a bigger picture than our everyday experience is an accomplishment.
What does it take to do big things? , The people I talked to have said it takes purpose, passion, and help from some friends.As you think about your own life, first you need to identify and celebrate your own “big accomplishments.” Then ask the question: What did it take for me to make that happen?.
We all do big things in our lives. Holding down a demanding job for 10 or 15 or 20 years takes a great deal of hard work, stamina, and patience. Serving in the military in a war zone is a big accomplishment. Staying married and raising a family is a big accomplishment, always full of challenges. Finishing a college degree is tough work. Many people find a job that becomes a big accomplishment – being able to listen to clients and customers in order to give them what need, learning how to be a team player, turning your job into something that makes a contribution and is satisfying to you – is not easy. I think that’s the biggest accomplishment that many “regular” people do in their lives.
Even seeing a bigger picture than our everyday experience is an accomplishment.
What does it take to do big things? , The people I talked to have said it takes purpose, passion, and help from some friends.As you think about your own life, first you need to identify and celebrate your own “big accomplishments.” Then ask the question: What did it take for me to make that happen?.